Need advice!

[emily12345]

I'm currently enrolled at a community college and my gpa is a 2.5. I know it sucks but I had a few horrible professors and for me to learn I need a professor that wants to help you pass. No matter how much I studied in my previous class the professor refused to help you out which is why I'm retaking a&p 1. I still have micro, a&p 2, gen chem 2, statistics, abnormal psych, and an arts elective to take. I know I can get above a 3.0.

I'm very interested in Jefferson's prelicensure bsn program. I've emailed the admissions guy and he told me one retake in one course does not hurt you. If I retake it more then once in one course it'll hurt me. Well I have to retake gen chem 1. I received a C. Chemistry does not stick in my head. I have a very hard time with it. I'm afraid that by repeating two courses Jefferson will not consider me. I emailed the admissions guy this and he never answered.

I want to be a nurse more then anything in the world. I know I don't have the best gpa but I can guarantee you that I have A LOT more passion for it then some nurses you see. I also obtained my cna license in July and I'm having a hard time finding a job but I'm not giving up.

I feel like there's no hope for me because I have to retake some classes. Jefferson is my number one school, my dream school. Do you think I have the slightest chance of being considered based on what the admissions guy told me?

[Summer Days]

There's not a definite answer to your question, only the school can answer you. Your chances of getting into a nursing school are higher when you apply to more than one school (typically it is recommended to apply to four - five schools) in the event that Jefferson does not select you for their program. Also, find help outside of your Chemistry class and improve your grade. I cannot begin to tell you how much chemistry is in nursing school and if you are struggling in fundamental chemistry then it'll only get harder when you join nursing school.

[CDEWannaBe]

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Chemistry was tough for me too. I borrow "Chemistry for Dummies" from the library and did every assignment and extra credit project. It should be a little easier since you've taken it once.

Like the other person said, you may need to find a nursing school that doesn't penalize you for retaking a class. I think it would be better to retake a class and get an A than not to retake it. It shows that you are perseverent and mastered the material.